Embrace The Spirit Of #YOUnity At Harmony Fest! 2024 At Singapore Sports Hub!

Commemorating Racial and Religious Harmony Month, Harmony Fest! 2024 is back for its second iteration at the Singapore Sports Hub
This year’s theme “It Begins With #YOUnity” embodies the core values of promoting racial and religious harmony in Singapore: Trust, Respect, Cooperation, and Harmony
Experience multicultural activities and the vibrancy of Singapore’s cultural tapestry through traditional performances, interactive exhibits and more

Singapore Sports Hub Harmony Fest 2024 Image: Singapore Sports Hub

Delight in the spirit of racial and religious harmony, by heading down to OCBC square at the Singapore Sports Hub for Harmony Fest! 2024 on 6 and 7 July from 9.30am to 4.30pm. This year’s theme, “It Begins With #YOUnity”, invites all Singaporeans to embrace the core values of fostering racial and religious harmony for a YOUnited society. The event is jointly organised by Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM) and the Racial and Religious Harmony Circle (or Harmony Circle for short), the event aims to bring individuals from all walks of life together through exciting games, cultural performances, and captivating exhibitions.

📅 6 and 7 Jul 2024
⏰ 9.30am – 4.30pm
📍 Singapore Sports Hub

Harmony Fest! 2024 officially kickstarts the Racial and Religious Harmony Month in July, where we commemorate the importance of racial and religious harmony and celebrate our diversity by bringing Singaporeans of different backgrounds and cultures together. This is aligned with the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth’s SGinHarmony efforts to strengthen mutual understanding and respect for our cultural diversity.

Harmony Fest! features four interactive zones and installations that represent the four core values of Harmony Circle: Trust, Respect, Cooperation, and Harmony. These values, which have been instrumental in preserving Singapore’s racial and religious harmony over the years, are integrated into our diverse lineup of activities. Participants will get to engage in experiences designed to strengthen relationships and deepen understanding of cultural diversity, all in one vibrant and inclusive hub!

A Mark of History at the Hub

In a bid to etch our mark in history, everyone is invited to help set a Singapore record in a unique and YOUnified way. In the spirit of racial harmony, capture unforgettable photos individually or with friends and families and contribute these snapshots to a photo montage by uploading them here.

A Journey of Kindness

Take this opportunity to explore the Singapore Kindness Movement booths and Kindsville Adventure Trail, where children can enjoy activities such as water stickers application, letter-writing to Singa, shrink art and colouring. These activities are designed to shed light on the importance of kindness and racial and religious harmony in our diverse community. The Adventure Trail, starting from OCBC Square, aims to celebrate Singapore’s rich multicultural heritage by guiding participants on a journey of discovery. Placed strategically along the trail are statues of the five K-I-N-D-ness Cubbies, each clutching a signage. These signages serve dual purposes – providing clues for the treasure hunt and imparting valuable information on different aspects of our society’s diverse cultures and traditions to allow participants to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of racial harmony and inclusivity.

Innovative paths to Racial and Religious Harmony

Step into a new era of learning with OTTODOT’s special racial harmony-themed edition of its customised interactive games to educate youths on the significance of racial and religious harmony. Participants can learn about the important values of Trust, Respect, Cooperation, and Harmony interactively and engagingly.

Founded by two passionate individuals who are dedicated to nurturing every child’s love for learning, OTTODOT designs customised educational games. They have created a unique and educational experience at the festival, offering a fun twist to learning about the Harmony Circle’s key values.

But that’s not all! Discover a series of captivating and educational exhibits, including the Harmony Circle booth, School of Science and Technology’s project showcase, and an exhibition which captures diverse wedding customs from the rich traditions of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian ethnic groups, as well as a Total Defence Gallery. Each exhibit offers a unique perspective of our community, providing a meaningful and enriching experience for all.

Witness the rich tapestry of Singapore’s community

Harmony Fest Powerchair Football Powerchair Football. Image Credit: Singapore Disability Sports Council

This year we will celebrate diversity in our community through a line-up of activities that promote inclusivity and spotlight the contributions of persons with disabilities (PWD) to our community – all in one dynamic and shared space!

PWD groups such as Runninghour and the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) will be setting up booths to create awareness and engage participants. Try-outs for para-sports will also be conducted for all to participate in.

Harmony Fest Singapore Sports Hub Programming. Image credit Singapore Sports Hub

Taking place at the heart of the event are performances that showcase and celebrate Singapore’s rich and diverse cultural heritage as our three main ethnic groups come together in one vibrant stage.

Look forward to two days of performances, including a dynamic Chinese Drums ensemble, enchanting Indian folk art, and a captivating Malay traditional dance and musical. These performances feature talented students from Nanyang Girls High School, ITE College West, LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore as well as performers from People’s Association Narpani Pearavai and traditional Malay band Nobat Kota Singa. Nadi Singapura will also be collaborating with Zhenghua Secondary School’s drum ensemble to present an exciting drum performance.

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